Author Topic: Indiana Moto Guzzi Not-A-Rally June 1,2,3 2018 (Read 13203 times)

kidsmoke · « **on:** January 24, 2018, 02:41:43 PM »

Indianapolis has an annual event now known as the "The Reunion Motorcycle Show", formerly known as the Rockers Reunion. Organizers changed, and the name did as well, as I understand it. I have not attended this show, so I can't speak from experience, but I'm under the impression it's more of a hipster tinged event, lots of rat bikes, vintage and resto-mods. Street vendors, food tents etc. Tends to be pretty well attended and something of a regional event, drawing from Cincinnati, Louisville and Chicago respectably.

A local Indy Guzzisti, younger guy very much in that scene and an organizer of other well attended local motorcycle events, most notably the Indy Mad Max Run, approached me about allowing my place to be used as a rally type site for that same weekend, so that we could attract and amass regional Guzzisti around the rocker event. I said sure.

I have many acres, several lawn, several heavily wooded, walk out basement with shower. There will be ample room for tents, a porto John, fire pit, large grill(s), tire swing, fishable Creek. It's a secluded park like setting, all only 20 minutes from downtown Indy.

This coincides with the Indiana Guzzi Luncheon, 1st Sunday of every month.

The plan at this point is something like this:

Friday through Sunday AM June 1,2,3rd 2018

Saturday, ride to Rockers and attend. Return to Traders Point (my place) for lodging and socializing. (several hotels within 2 miles, several more within 6)

Sunday AM "Covered Bridge Ride" west of Indianapolis, ending with Lunch in Lebanon (20 minutes from my place)

Be on your way after lunch.

Obviously quantity of Attendees and content of same will dictate what Sunday's ride(s) look like. Chuck has thrown his hat in, so a smaller, fast paced ride is likely, in addition to a more "tour" oriented ride as well. But this is all speculative at this point.

There's a facebook event created by the organizer that I'm attaching here. I realize that's not viewable for everyone, feel free to contact me with any questions. Also attaching the Reunions page, for reference.

So, yeah. Yer all invited.

The Reunion Motorcycle Show
https://thereunionindy.com/

Indiana Moto Guzzi Not-A-Rally
https://www.facebook.com/events/653865388337178/

If you search Traders Point, Indiana on a map, it put's you in my neighborhood. Detailed address to be shared later.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #1 on:** January 24, 2018, 06:32:27 PM »

It'll be a good time. Kip has an amazing place for a not a rally, especially considering how close it is to Indy.
Put it on your calendars..
What used to be called the "Rocker's reunion" is fun, too. It's in a renovated section of Indy. Many bikes and riders of all kinds show up. Lots of classics and antiques along with the.. uh.. customs. Local food is good, too. Lemee see if I have a picture from last year..

Ahh, here we go..

2017-06-10_03-41-08 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr

2017-06-10_03-43-31 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr

ChuckH · « **Reply #2 on:** January 25, 2018, 07:43:28 AM »

I may be able run up for the bike viewing on Saturday. That's a busy time on my Riding Calendar with the ROK Beemer rally in TN the previous weekend and the WNY Guzzi rally the following weekend.

So many events -- so little time.

kidsmoke · « **Reply #3 on:** February 12, 2018, 07:48:13 AM »

The hosts of the Reunion event sent this out last week. Just keeping those interested informed.

The largest vintage and custom motorcycle show in Indianapolis is in Fountain Square from 12:00pm to 5:00pm on June 2. We'll be closing streets and gathering in the plaza with bikes, vendors and good times. We celebrate all varieties, makes and models.

Fountain Square
1104 Virginia Ave
Indianapolis IN 46203

Schedule
12:00pm - Show Starts
3:00pm - Judging Ends
3:30pm - Awards Ceremony
4:30pm - Raffle
5:00pm - Show Ends

Admission: FREE
Bike Show Registration: $5

Bike Show Award Categories:

Best in Show - Awarded to the show host’s favorite bike.

The Reunion (The “Peoples’ Choice” Award) - Awarded to the bike with the most amount of attendee votes.

Original - Awarded to a bike that has maintained a close tie to its original form. (originals with patina, well maintained original, or restored bikes)

Purpose-Built - Awarded to a bike that visually represents it’s intended purpose. (race bikes, adventure bikes, long-distance rider, municipal bike, etc.)

Modified - Awarded to a bike that has been altered to better represent its rider’s personal style.

Made - Awarded to a bike that has been drastically altered from its original form or scratch built.

As always, we're having a raffle, so make sure to get your tickets early and often. This year we’re going to have some great prizes! $3 gets you one chance to win, $5 gets you two, and $10 gets you five.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #4 on:** February 12, 2018, 05:00:54 PM »

Be there or be square..

twowings · « **Reply #5 on:** February 12, 2018, 07:27:17 PM »

Ok, I'm in...if you have any road recommendations to NW Indianapolis from the Cape Girardeau, MO area let me know...

ChuckH · « **Reply #6 on:** February 13, 2018, 04:22:18 AM »

Quote from: twowings on February 12, 2018, 07:27:17 PM

Ok, I'm in...if you have any road recommendations to NW Indianapolis from the Cape Girardeau, MO area let me know...

I'd jump The River and get to I-57 ASAP. Follow that north to I-70 East to Indy and then I-465 North to the NW corner of the city.

Ride safe.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #7 on:** February 13, 2018, 02:12:55 PM »

Quote from: twowings on February 12, 2018, 07:27:17 PM

Ok, I'm in...if you have any road recommendations to NW Indianapolis from the Cape Girardeau, MO area let me know...

Kool..

twowings · « **Reply #8 on:** February 13, 2018, 05:21:11 PM »

Quote from: ChuckH on February 13, 2018, 04:22:18 AM

I'd jump The River and get to I-57 ASAP. Follow that north to I-70 East to Indy and then I-465 North to the NW corner of the city.

Ride safe.

Thanks just the same, but on the map there are a LOT of twisty, interesting roads I'd much rather take than the excrutiatingly BORING U.S. Interstate Highway System...kidsmoke has given me some tips for that part of the country...

ChuckH · « **Reply #9 on:** February 13, 2018, 05:50:21 PM »

Quote from: twowings on February 13, 2018, 05:21:11 PM

Thanks just the same, but on the map there are a LOT of twisty, interesting roads I'd much rather take than the excrutiatingly BORING U.S. Interstate Highway System...kidsmoke has given me some tips for that part of the country...

Good for you. Let us know what you think. I've been across Illinois many times to the Beemer Falling Leaf Rally in early October. All of the two-lane roads are about the same. Pretty Boring.

You're going to be crossing it in early June. The southern half of the state, actually most of the northern half also, are into farming. That means beans on the left, corn on the right -- or vice versa. Unless there's a flood along the rivers, then it's just brown.

Have a good trip and ride safe.

RayB · « **Reply #10 on:** February 13, 2018, 07:26:52 PM »

Wow, an actual Guzzi NAR in Indiana!

I'm putting that on my calendar wish list

bad Chad · « **Reply #11 on:** February 17, 2018, 05:23:53 PM »

I'm working on my schedule, a mover and shaker like me is always in high demand, but I'm trying to make room for this!

twowings · « **Reply #12 on:** February 17, 2018, 06:19:44 PM »

Quit work! Ride your bike...

rjamesohio · « **Reply #13 on:** April 02, 2018, 10:14:48 AM »

I've got this on my calendar. Close, easy, know lot's of Indy folks and - as known here - I like cars and Rockabilly, although I'm not a hipster but I DO drink coffee ;)

Nice weekend too

Ron

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #14 on:** April 02, 2018, 10:25:05 AM »

Looking fwd to seeing you, Ron..

kidsmoke · « **Reply #15 on:** April 03, 2018, 11:30:25 AM »

Quote from: rjamesohio on April 02, 2018, 10:14:48 AM

I've got this on my calendar. Close, easy, know lot's of Indy folks and - as known here - I like cars and Rockabilly, although I'm not a hipster but I DO drink coffee ;)

Nice weekend too

Ron

thank for the reminder: must find volume coffee production method.

and for the bump. Only 8 weeks away!

Hard to believe given yesterday's April Dump and today's torrent.

kidsmoke · « **Reply #16 on:** April 03, 2018, 12:05:19 PM »

coffee pot sourced.

Now to get Jerry to attend and take responsibility for what comes from it.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #17 on:** April 03, 2018, 12:06:54 PM »

Good plan. Jerry knows how to make rally coffee. Unlike most..

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #18 on:** April 03, 2018, 12:22:20 PM »

I'm pretty sure I heard the DRAGONfly mumbling something about amphibious landing gear..

2018-04-03_01-19-20 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr

rjamesohio · « **Reply #19 on:** April 03, 2018, 12:59:29 PM »

Well we’ll just see if Jerry’s coffee is up to this hipsters standards [emoji6]. I do have a personal rally French press but no portable bean grinder. And I have yet to invest in the BMW adventure rider’s staple of a jet boil, even if I admit I have looked at them. I think their demographic is BMW GS riders [emoji6] us Guzzi riders are simple folk, so I do look forward to Jerry’s coffee.

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redrider90 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 03, 2018, 02:41:09 PM »

Quote from: twowings on February 13, 2018, 05:21:11 PM

Thanks just the same, but on the map there are a LOT of twisty, interesting roads I'd much rather take than the excrutiatingly BORING U.S. Interstate Highway System...kidsmoke has given me some tips for that part of the country...

It's forever since I've been there but my brother lived in Southern Ill for decades and I attended SIU in Carbondale. Also lived in central Ill and used to go to the flat tracks in Louisville taking back roads through southern Ill and Indiana. Southern Ill and Indians is great riding country. Here something to consider.
Illinois Route 3North to 146 EAST through the Shawnee National Forrest. Route 34 (in the Shawnee National Forrest) north to Karber's Ridge Road. Take KRR to Route 1 north. Then off Route 1 to Peabody road NE becomes Ringgold Road to Old Shawnee Town. Take route 14 into Old Shawnee Town and cross the Ohio River on route 56. Stay on 56 east around Morganfield and then pickup route 60 East to 41 north.
Then slab it on I-69 to Bloomington and then route 37 into Indy.

BrotherJim · « **Reply #21 on:** April 04, 2018, 02:57:04 PM »

The Rocker's Reunion was a motorcycle show put on by the Ton-Up Club chapter of Indianapolis, of which I am an active member. Originally, it was primarily a vintage/cafe racer show held outside of the Melody Inn... a much seedier part of town. As it grew, we added more categories, and we eventually needed to find a better location that would work with us and Fountain Square was a perfect fit. The show became a whole bunch of work and a lot less fun than it used to be... too many chiefs and not enough indians, etc. Long story short, we passed the show along to a willing and talented group of folks, some of which are members of Ton-Up Indy, and you now have The Reunion. I am planning to attend, and would love to meet up with you guys and hang out, although this puts some pressure on me to get my Stoney 1100 roadworthy for such a gathering. I am currently working on one of my other machines to take to another Ton-Up show, The Meltdown Vintage Motorcycle Show down in Hendersonville, NC on April 28. Any Guzzisti near Hendersonville should come out to that!

http://www.meltdownvintage.com

kidsmoke · « **Reply #22 on:** April 04, 2018, 03:07:23 PM »

Quote from: BrotherJim on April 04, 2018, 02:57:04 PM

I am planning to attend, and would love to meet up with you guys and hang out, although this puts some pressure on me to get my Stoney 1100 roadworthy for such a gathering.

astride a Guzzi otherwise, be great to meet you. I'm thinking we may have crossed paths at other Indy events. Parish has put together an event page on Facebook for this also. (assuming you know him...he organizes the Mad Max run as well.)

Cheers

BrotherJim · « **Reply #23 on:** April 04, 2018, 03:28:09 PM »

Possibly. I don't know Jeff, but I'm sure I've met him somewhere along the way. I've been told I should pester him about Moto-Guzzi!

kidsmoke · « **Reply #24 on:** April 04, 2018, 03:31:11 PM »

Quote from: BrotherJim on April 04, 2018, 03:28:09 PM

Possibly. I don't know Jeff, but I'm sure I've met him somewhere along the way. I've been told I should pester him about Moto-Guzzi!

Can usually be found at the Steer Inn events as well. There's only a couple of us on Guzzi's, and, well, we tend to congregate.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #25 on:** April 04, 2018, 03:40:36 PM »

Quote from: kidsmoke on April 04, 2018, 03:31:11 PM

Can usually be found at the Steer Inn events as well. There's only a couple of us on Guzzi's, and, well, we tend to congregate.

When are those, Kip?

kidsmoke · « **Reply #26 on:** April 04, 2018, 03:45:57 PM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on April 04, 2018, 03:40:36 PM

When are those, Kip?

Every third Thursday, starting this month, I do believe.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #27 on:** April 04, 2018, 03:49:58 PM »

Thanks. You coming Sunday?

BrotherJim · « **Reply #28 on:** April 04, 2018, 04:18:47 PM »

It's the first Thursday of the month, actually, so tomorrow is looking a bit crummy, weather-wise. I try to make it over there as often as I can. Hey, Chuck, my brother has been rehabbing an MZ Skorpion Sport, and he will likely be riding it over there next month if the stars align. There will be no missing him on that thing! Big guy... unfortunate paint scheme... loud.

nobleswood · « **Reply #29 on:** May 01, 2018, 12:40:37 PM »

This Not a Rally is getting closer ; I’ll have to see about getting an R & R pass.

I always think of these things after reading about Bill Hagan going ‘Walkabout’

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